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06/05/2024

Scroll ➡️for Indigenous languages

TWO WEEKS LEFT!

POV: you are an Artist whose practice focuses on immigrant communities and indigenous languages.

Don’t miss sending your proposal by May 15th!. Email Andrea at [email protected] to submit your project!

All indigenous languages welcomed! Languages featured in this post: Wolof, Fulani (Pulaar), Nahuatl, Mixteco, Kichwa.

OPEN CALL for artists 🎨 and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs ( ) are thrilled to announce the launch of the National Endowment for the Arts’ ‘Talk of the Town: Artist in Residence with Indigenous and Endangered Language Communities,’ open to artists living and working in New York City.

Three social practice artists who identify with the immigrant experience will be paired with a Community Based Organization (CBOs) in New York City that focus on West African, Latin American and Caribbean immigrants, and invited to create a participatory art project that responds to the current experience of immigrant indigenous and endangered language speakers.

These one-month residencies will be staggered throughout July, August and September with each participating artist receiving a $10,000 stipend.

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply at the link in bio!

Talk of the Town is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

19/02/2024

One of the main takeaways from the Ancestral Wisdom- Ecuador documentary is this sentence that mamá Rosita Colta said while we were visiting the San Luis de Otavalo Hospital: “El Cuerpo de Sagrado” the body is sacred.
From the beginning of our visit to the hospital and documenting her work, she set the tone with this statement and their approach towards care to their patients. The hospital at San Luis de Otavalo had established a culture with a focus on exchange and care.
To learn more about their philosophy, watch the Ancestral Wisdom Documentary. Link in our bio

Uno de los principales mensajes del documental es la frase que dijo Mamá Rosita Colta mientras visitábamos el Hospital San Luis de Otavalo: “El cuerpo es sagrado”.
Desde el inicio de nuestra visita al hospital y la documentación de su trabajo, ella marcó la pauta con esta afirmación y su enfoque hacia el cuidado de los pacientes.
Para conocer más sobre su filosofía, mira el documental Ancestral Wisdom-Ecuador. Enlace en nuestra bio.

18/02/2024

The Full Ancestral Wisdom Ecuador Documentary is now available to watch in the Carishina You Tube Channel! Link in Bio to watch!

Discover the rich ancestral traditions of Ecuador with Hilda Labrada Gore and Carishina! Join us on a captivating journey as we explore three regions of Ecuador in search of its Wise Traditions. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, heritage, and wisdom passed down through generations. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn and connect with Ecuador’s profound heritage. Subscribe now and join us on this enlightening adventure!

¡Descubre las tradiciones ancestrales de Ecuador con Hilda Labrada Gore y Carishina! ¡Únete a nosotros en un viaje cautivador mientras exploramos tres regiones de Ecuador en busca de sus Tradiciones Sabias. Sumérgete en la cultura vibrante, el patrimonio y la sabiduría transmitida de generación en generación. No te pierdas esta oportunidad única de aprender y conectar con el profundo legado de Ecuador. ¡Suscríbete ahora y únete a nosotros en esta aventura iluminadora!

17/02/2024

https://youtu.be/KK7PLQTH0F8

Discover the rich ancestral traditions of Ecuador with Hilda Labrada Gore and Carishina! Join us on a captivating journey as we explore three regions of Ecua...

25/07/2022

The many angles of Cuenca, Ecuador

22/07/2022

Caption this 🚘🍫

25/05/2022

We enjoy serving beautiful groups of families and friends in our cultural explorations of Ecuador! They had a great time in the Andes, here in Cuenca and next stop Guayaquil & the Galapagos! 🧭

31/03/2022

As March comes to a close, meet some of the fantastic women who have worked and joined us in our experiences and cultural projects. Link in bio to know their stories!

05/02/2022

Yaw! Can’t wait to show you all what is coming down the Carishina pipeline! In the meantime, since we are so close to Pawkar Raymi I want to make sure you read all about our trip during Inti Raymi last summer! Link in Bio: “Inti Raymi” Tupananchiskama mashikuna 👋🏽

27/07/2021

Learn all about our experience at the 2021 Inti Raymi in Cotacachi, Ecuador!

Conozcan acerca de nuestra experiencia en el Inti Raymi en Cotacachi, Ecuador!

Highlights of our cultural exploration to Cotacachi, Ecuador for the 2021 Inti Raymi.

25/07/2021

GUAYAQUIL

Mi tierra, mi ciudad. Caótica Perla del Pacífico.

My land, my city. The chaotic and controversial economic force of Ecuador. The Pearl of the Pacific.

✅Burned 5 times by pirates in the 17th and 18th century, still survived, and was rebuilt.

✅Best thing about it, is its people (if you ask me). We are a complicated species of humans. We live in year round heat under an inclement Ecuadorian sun, heavy rainfall and humidity . SNARK and “sabiduría criolla” is our branding. It is never a dull moment with us and we do not give up, always looking for make our way around every obstacle no matter what it takes. Jaded, joyful, party animals, funny, hard and smart workers.That’s us.

✅ The city of Julio Jaramillo 🎙, José de la Cuadra ✍️ , Enrique Tábara 👨🏻‍🎨 , Beatriz Parra Durango 🎙 , Jorge Delgado 🏊🏽‍♂️ , Presley Norton Yoder 🗿, Jenny Estrada 📖, Rosa Borja Icaza 📄 , Andrés Gómez & Pancho Segura 🎾, our current president, Grupo Tranzas and Rico Suave himself. Which ones are your favorite ?

✅ Our cultural composition is as diverse as any major city in the world. Mainly European, Lebanese and Asian influence with indigenous people.

✅Francisco de Orellana was only able to finally found it successfully in 1535 thanks to the blessing of chief Guayas and his love Quil from which the city gets its name. History says that attempts to establish a Samaniego settlement were constantly repelled by local native nations of the time until the collaboration of these two leaders was established.

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🌆 Su humilde servilleta “your humble servant, yours truly” at a wonderful sunset @ Barrio las Peñas.
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14/07/2021

T R A V E L in the time of COVID ✈️ You. have. options.

A lot of people have been asking how I managed traveling with mask & other restrictions.

1) Testing. I refuse to have any swab put up my nose or in my cheek. Yes, I needed a PCR test to travel to Ecuador and then another test to enter Galapagos & then one to return to the U.S. I insisted each time that I had to spit in a spoon. But “liability,” they said.
“I promise I won’t sue you.”
But “it might come back inconclusive” they said.
“That’s on me,” I countered.
It worked each time. 👍

2) Flying. ✈️ I have a coconut carbon filter mask that I’ve been wearing on flights for years. It filters out jet engine fuel bleed and other toxins. I don’t feel like I’m compromising my values by wearing one on the plane. Plus, I get to go where I want. 😌

3) Masks and disinfectants. 😷 In some public parks, shopping districts, and even in the Quito airport, there are portals (like metal detectors) that emit a spray to “disinfect” people & their belongings. I walked around them (rather than through) each time. No one ever stopped me. (Maybe I’m just that 🥷 haha)

I also have a “pseudo mask” that looks like the real deal but is not. Air flows freely. I wore it now & then to get past “enforcers” & then would remove it promptly after leaving their line of sight. 👀

Overall, I maintained a positive, loving spirit and outlook. I expected the best and encountered the same, everywhere I went. 💫

Subscribe to my YouTube channel 🎥 (link in bio) b/c I will be posting Ecuador vids there.

And, in the meantime, tell me where you hope to travel next! ✈️ And don’t get discouraged! I’m convinced we will always have options!

P.S. Thanks to for putting this trip together! 🔥

P.P.S. This is NOY Abbey Road. Any guesses on the name of this street in Quito?😁

14/07/2021

9:39am in planet Galápagos 🌋🏝🪐🌎

Off the coast of Isabela Island, July 3rd, 2021.

✅Islands made from Volcanic Eruptions. 🌋

✅There are endemic (unique) plants 🌱 and animal species.

✅The Islands Inspired Charles Darwin Theory of Evolution and natural selection. 🦭🐋🦈🐠🐬🐢🐍🦎🦀

✅ UNESCO World Heritage Site # 1 since 1978

*The Islands are not on a different planet; but it definitely feel like you are in alternate universe when you are there. 😉

13/07/2021

“Allow nature to show you stillness”

One of the most appealing attributes Ecuador has are its natural resources which ironically are always compromised.

There are innumerable amount of water sources everywhere in Ecuador: waterfalls, rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries, oceans, deltas. Ecuadorians are used to water, it’s sound and healing properties. There’s even a town with 7 falls within a radius of 600 miles.

Peguche Waterfall, Peguche, Imbabura, Ecuador.

11/07/2021

My face when I hear the Galápagos Islands is OPEN!

Come see the mesmerizing wildlife in Galapagos by booking your experience with us! Take advantage of post pandemic prices before they are gone!

Did you know the Galapagos sea lions are very social? You will see them all over in Galapagos! These beautiful creatures are also endangered and the population is trending towards decreasing currently.

Sea lions 🦭 🦭 on Fernandina Island 🏝. July 3rd, 2021.

01/07/2021

Parque Nacional Cotopaxi was one of the first protected areas of Ecuador along with the Galápagos Islands.

We visited “el Coto” with respect. As soon as you enter the area your mood changes, possibly because of altitude but also because of the impressive presence of this Andean giant. Respect for the volcano.

There are many attractions within the park. Amazing wild animals and vegetation, the Limpiopungo Lagoon the natural spring waters running down the scape with immense rock 🪨 remains from previous eruptions.

There is in average one eruption per century recorded as the Cotopaxi is still active. 🏔🌋

Pictures taken while touring Ecuador with for her ancestral traditions documentary. I have never seen the Coto this clear before.

30/06/2021

We want to thank for an incredible lunch at to welcome during her tour in Ecuador. There is not only nutritious and ancestral foods in Ecuador but also talented chefs with artistry and creativity! All dishes featured here are traditional recipes including one of my favorites

27/06/2021

I can’t get over these beauties. Grupo Pachamama is a group of women curanderas in Angla, Imbabura. They not only healed us physically but also emotionally and taught us about our sacred bodies. ⛰🏔🍃🌿🌱

27/06/2021

Mashi tan generoso maestro ! Gracias por sus mostrarnos con los brazos abiertos su comunidad.

27/06/2021

Baño Ritual

26/06/2021

Learning about the amazing heritage of the Otavalo Nation. This museum is an example of and a must do! We want to thank Luzmila for her welcoming and tour, she is a historian, kichwa teacher and owner of this amazing place which use to be an hacienda in the 1850’s.

26/06/2021

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18/04/2021

Texas Baby 🐃🐷🍴

18/04/2021

Selena will always be alive in the heart and art of the ones who were inspired by her magic ✨

18/04/2021

Everything for Selena
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25/02/2021

“Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” — Lao Tzu
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22/02/2021

JUMP! ...and release 💙 ⠀

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21/02/2021

And then there’s Tulum 🏝

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20/02/2021

Biggest Ball Court in The Americas! Found on Chichen Itza, Pok-ta-Pok is the ancient ritual-sport played by the Mayans. A match would take days, the ball weighted 7-9 pounds, and the winner will be offered to God. Swipe to see current ball court images.

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19/02/2021

Shot of the temple of Kʼukʼulkan.
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